Genesis 30:2 cpdv — Jacob, being angry, responded to her, “Am I in the place of God, who has deprived you of the fruit of your womb?”

Catholic Public Domain Version

"Jacob, being angry, responded to her, “Am I in the place of God, who has deprived you of the fruit of your womb?” "

— Genesis 30:2, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Genesis 30 — Context

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Then Rachel, discerning that she was infertile, envied her sister, and so she said to her husband, “Give me children, otherwise I will die.”

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Jacob, being angry, responded to her, “Am I in the place of God, who has deprived you of the fruit of your womb?”

3

But she said: “I have a handmaid Bilhah. Go in to her, so that she may give birth upon my knees, and I may have sons by her.”

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And she gave him Bilhah in marriage.

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And when her husband had gone in to her, she conceived and bore a son.

Genesis 30:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does Genesis 30:2 say?
Genesis 30:2 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “Jacob, being angry, responded to her, “Am I in the place of God, who has deprived you of the fruit of your womb?” ”
Where is Genesis 30:2 in the Bible?
Genesis 30:2 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 30, verse 2.
Who wrote Genesis?
Genesis is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). Anciently attributed to Moses; many modern scholars view Genesis as a compilation of older oral and written sources finalized in or after the Babylonian exile. It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.
What is the book of Genesis about?
Genesis is the book of beginnings — the origin of the universe, humanity, sin, and the covenant family God chose to bless the nations. It traces creation, the fall, the flood, and the lives of the patriarchs Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph, laying the foundation for the rest of Scripture and pointing forward to the redemption that comes through the promised seed.
What are the major themes of Genesis?
Genesis explores themes including Creation, Fall, Covenant, Faith, Family, Promise. These themes shape the meaning and context of Genesis 30:2.
What translation should I read Genesis 30:2 in?
Genesis 30:2 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Genesis 30:2?
Genesis 30:2 reads (CPDV): “Jacob, being angry, responded to her, “Am I in the place of God, who has deprived you of the fruit of your womb?” ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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